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Art of Power

by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Overview

Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how true power comes from within. What we seek, we already have.

Synopsis

In The Art of Power, world-renowned Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh offers a surprising and radical new understanding of how we attain true power. He teaches us that true power comes from within and that what we seek we already have. With colorful anecdotes, precise language, and concrete practices, this book will have an important and lasting legacy on how we understand our culture and choose to live our lives.

Spirituality & Practice

“The Art of Power is a bold and visionary work that reframes power, ambition, success, happiness, love, and peace.”

About the Author, Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. His lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He is the author of many books, including the classic Peace Is Every Step and The Art of Power. He lives in France and travels worldwide leading retreats on the art of mindful living.

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Editorials

Spirituality & Practice

“The Art of Power is a bold and visionary work that reframes power, ambition, success, happiness, love, and peace.”

New York Times

“Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.”

New York Times

“Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.”

Spirituality & Practice

“The Art of Power is a bold and visionary work that reframes power, ambition, success, happiness, love, and peace.”

From the Publisher

"Lloyd James's narration is calm, steady, and conversational. The simplicity of his style complements the simplicity of the writing." —-AudioFile

Book Details

Published
July 1, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780061242366

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